Innholdsfortegnelse for January 20, 2021 i Stylist

“I’m trying to choose positivity” As we settle into another lockdown there is no other word to describe the mood than flat. I feel like Flat Stanley, without the bonus of being able to slide under doors. With no Christmas to look forward to and some of the optimism of November temporarily quashed, I – like many others – am staring out the window at grey skies wondering how to get my mojo back. To avoid the temptation to slip under the bed to lie without disruption until summer, I have spent the last 14 days ‘digging deep’. I have stepped away from social media (even the memes that once gave me strength) and I have muted angry WhatsApp groups that only make me more tense. I have discovered my…

events Keep your spirits up We may be largely homebound this month, but allow these activities to put a smile on your face, from boozy baking kits to top-tier comedy Express Yourself For anyone feeling the WFH strain, movement psychotherapist Ekin Bernay teams up with Tate Modern for Resilient Responses: Repair And Restore, a 30-minute, live-streamed workshop to help ‘heal your body and calm your mind’. Inviting you to slow down and tap into the joy of moving freely, it’s perfect for loosening shoulders that have been up around your ears all day (28 January, tate.org.uk). Homemade happiness Return to baking with a bang with the help of BakedIn’s new cocktail-inspired cupcake kits for grown-ups. Their deliveries include everything you need to whip up and decorate a batch of espresso…

good news from around the world NUNS SPREAD THE WORD INDIA You wouldn’t usually put nun and kung fu in the same sentence, but a group of Buddhist nuns in New Delhi have flipped this on its head. The sect has been known around town as the ‘kung fu nuns’ since their leader, His Holiness The Gyalwang Drukpa, encouraged them to practise martial arts a decade ago. And lately they’ve been on a mission to support and spread awareness about Covid-19 in the Himalayas. Heaving sacks of rice and lentils, toiletries and face masks on their backs, they’ve made the trek to Nepal to ensure villages on both sides of the India-Nepal border have everything they need. Some 2,000 poor families have been supported so far. “We can’t change the…

“A case of the giggles is the medicine we all need” words: billie bhatia I never got into trouble in school, I never even got a detention (I know, what a swot). My one and only punishment was to write 100 lines for disrupting a French lesson. The line in question: “I must not laugh in class”. My perfect record was caught foul by a classic case of uncontrollable giggles. There are many different kinds of laughs: a nervous one, the “ha ha ha’’ you use with people you can’t show your true laughter colours to yet, your polite laugh when you’re really eye rolling, the bellowing one reserved for when it comes out of you like a knee-jerk reaction. And finally, the body- shaking, nostrils-flaring laughter that is so…

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beauty 6 candles that bring nature indoors Defy bleak winter days and reinvigorate your home with the scent of spring diptyque Fresh Mown Hay For that elusive smell of freshly cut grass on the first day of spring, Diptyque has created one of their most iconic scents with hints of wild herbs and pollen to cheer and inspire (£47, diptyqueparis.com). molton brown Rhubarb & Rose We’re a little bit obsessed with the smell of wild rhubarb and this Molton Brown candle balances its uplifting note with grapefruit and yuzu making it the perfect pick-me-up (£39, moltonbrown.co.uk). eym soul From Eym’s botanica eco-friendly range, this candle is designed to bring positivity with notes of neroli, orange blossom and ylang ylang, scents – also said to have aphrodisiac properties (£39, libertylondon.com). L’Artisan…

A one-day diary from morning latte to lights out Samantha Clarke, happiness consultant Samantha Clarke is a happiness coach and consultant. She lives in northwest London My alarm goes off… At 7am, but I’m usually awake before it rings. For breakfast, I’ll have a bowl of granola with some coconut yoghurt or porridge with banana. I like to wear bright clothes as I find it energising. I’m ready for work by 9.30am. I’m responsible for… Equipping my client, whether that’s a big media company like ITV or an individual, with tools to transform their lives and workplaces in my role as a happiness consultant. As part of this, I run workshops, do keynote talks and facilitate coaching sessions with leaders. Right now, I’m also working with NHS managers on…

beauty The new Scents that Raise your Spirits It’s time to discover functional fragrances, scientifically designed to boost your mood and mindset. Get ready for lift off WORDS: SHANNON PETERDIGITAL ARTWORK: JUSTIN METZ When a bad mood strikes, it’s human instinct to hunt out some kind of sensory solace. Some of us respond best to touch, leaning into a warm hug; others prefer sound and the upbeat tones of a Lizzo-heavy playlist. You may choose to taste your way out of a funk via your favourite comfort foods, while others need a more visual kind of therapy, like TikTok’s endless stream of baby animal videos. But if your mood-boosting toolkit overlooks the sense of smell, then you’re missing a trick. In 2021, now’s the time to acquaint your nostrils with…

for more recipes head to stylist.co.uk/food Start your day happy with buttermilk pancakes According to mental health charity Mind, eating breakfast “gets the day off to a good start” by giving your brain the vital boost of nutrients it needs first thing, while a study by Cardiff University found that people who made time for a morning meal were less likely to be affected by stress as the day went on. Throw in the serotonin hit we get from eating something truly delicious and comforting – and few could argue that a stack of fresh pancakes doesn’t fit those criteria. These are exactly the kind of fluffy, American-style pancakes we’d practically spring out of bed for, and the fact that they’re dairy-free makes them a proper crowdpleaser in Veganuary. They’re…

comedy ‘I deserve this moment’ Comedian London Hughes talks us through her most successful year In 2020, when many of us were celebrating making it out of the house without an elasticated waistband, Croydon-born comedian London Hughes, 31, moved to Los Angeles and became a superstar. After 11 years grafting in the UK, with presenting gigs ranging from Babestation to CITV, she now has a Netflix special, To Catch A D*ck – a blisteringly brilliant one woman stand-up account of the men she’s slept with (including Anthony Joshua) – and a lead role in Hot Mess, a movie based on her life. She shares an agent with Issa Rae, and a lawyer with Beyoncé. She says she plans world domination and we believe her. Your success in America must…

lifestyle How to find calm in chaos On Blue Monday (18 January, officially the most depressing day of the year), Method took over Stylist’s Instagram for a day of positivity. From uplifting rituals by beauty director Shannon Peter to a wind-down meditation session with yoga expert Nahid de Belgeonne, watch the workshops @stylistmagazine’s IGTV now. Here, Nahid shares her top tips for finding a sense of tranquility. Hit the floor “When you lie on the ground, you’re feeding your body sensory information that says ‘I’m supported’ and it’s a great way to recalibrate between meetings and unpick your worries.” Switch states “You might think pounding the streets is a break, but you’re on alert watching out for cars and pedestrians. In a green space you take in your surroundings without…

above and beyond Live the high life up among the trees in a scottish Forest Forest fun and chilling out among the branches isn’t just for kids, discovers travel editor Lizzie Pook In a peaceful patch of woodland on the private Lanrick Estate in Perthshire, you’ll find a clutch of extremely chic eco-treehouses enveloped by nature. Now, believe me: this is the place to get off-grid (post-lockdown) and surrender to the soothing sounds of the forest. There’s no wifi at all and your morning alarm comes in the form of soul-lifting birdsong. Every window looks out on leafy beech tree views while huge decking areas – struck through with old, gnarled trees – offer up sightings of perky red squirrels and pine martens scrabbling about the forest floor. Inside, the…

THE NEWS, FORMULAS AND TRENDS TO BOOST YOUR BEAUTY IQ treat yourself If your nails have fallen victim to a year of lockdown-induced neglect combined with an exceptionally cold winter, Essie’s Treat Love & Color, £8.99, is here to revive them. A one-step restorative treatment that also acts as a nail polish, the vegan formula is infused with calcium and camellia extract and works to help strengthen dry, brittle nails in three days. Currently available in four shades, from neutral coral to vibrant pink, you can skip the base and top coats and just paint this straight on for an easy, speedy DIY manicure – one your nails will definitely thank you for. pot of gold For anyone who needs proof that 2-in-1 hair products have come a long way,…

THE MEANING OF LIFE IN 22 PROBING QUESTIONS Anna Friel What will the Marcella actor make of our existential questions? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? To appreciate every minute, know how precious life is and be thankful. The meaning of life is to learn as much about it as possible; it should include as many smiles as possible and as much love as you can possibly give. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? Having a conscience. WHERE IS YOUR HAPPY PLACE? Listening to Headspace or cuddling my daughter. Even though she’s 15 she’ll still give me big hugs. NATURE OR NURTURE? Nurture, because I believe in giving everybody a chance. But nature has to have something to do with it, otherwise we wouldn’t exist in the first…